Sinking Sand Color – #d8b778: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sinking Sand color hex code is #d8b778, and it is composed of 85% red, 72% green and 47% blue.
Sinking Sand is a light, muted, and warm color at 44% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sinking Sand color (#d8b778) against dark backgrounds.

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Sinking Sand Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sinking Sand, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d8b778 |
| RGB | rgb(216,183,120) |
| HSL | hsl(39,55.2%,65.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 44, 15 |
| HSV | 39, 44, 85 |
| RGB % | 85, 72, 47 |
| XYZ | 48.6, 49.8, 24.8 |
| LAB | 75.9, 3.5, 36.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 44% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.92 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.96 (passes WCAG AA) |
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